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Dennisthemenace · 01-25-2006, 09:16 PM

What kind of bucket seats would fit a 1971 c10 shortfleet with the gastank in the cab?
Maybe corvette seats??

northcountry67 · 01-25-2006, 11:51 PM

With a little enginuity, you can make almost any bucket seat fit. You may have to fabricate mounting brackets, but the sky is the limit.

DangerBoy · 01-25-2006, 11:58 PM

Yeah just find a set you like and go for it. It took me a couple days but I got mine in with a little effort and a pack of cigarettes.

Bubba4spd · 01-26-2006, 01:57 AM

Dennis, I've met a number of people from your neck of the woods before.........wonderful folks. They all laugh when I ask about the wooden shoes. Hey not my fault, It showed them in the text book I learned from in school.

JRB · 01-26-2006, 02:32 AM

99 to 04 silverado seats work nice and the center councel is a seat, armrest and a storage unit and cup holder. Good luck with your seats.

JRB

70chevyfreak · 01-26-2006, 06:59 AM

I agree with JRB, I have a set in my truck and love em. Plus you get intergrated seatbelts.

Dennisthemenace · 01-26-2006, 07:21 AM

Could you please post some pics with the type discription of the seats

I need a few ideas for my truck.

About those wooden shoes Bubba4spd.
I know it's just kind of a trading symbol from my country, It's right up there together with the windmills the cheese and the tulips.

70chevyfreak · 01-26-2006, 02:35 PM

Here is one of my 03 Silverado buckets.

70rs/ss · 01-26-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 70chevyfreak

Here is one of my 03 Silverado buckets.

Is that flat black for the interior? I am going with the flat black and maybe flames on the 90 454 SS, the 67 SWB, and the 72 Blazer. I dig it!

Solver · 01-26-2006, 10:17 PM

These are out of a late 80's (87) four door chevy nova. Curve of the seat fits real well with the gas tank and have a manual lumbar and drivers side height adjustment. Really inexpensive in a yunkyard cause when you say you want front seats out of a four door nova they just smile and think your crazy!! only thing is to mount them I had to get some seat brackets bent for the height I wanted when installed

Solver · 01-26-2006, 10:22 PM

Or how about some late 80's Acura seats (legend I think) . These fit almost as well as Nova buckets and are also a low back bucket. These are probably a little more comfortable than nova buckets as the seem to have a little more cushion. Still need the brackets made though!

edmonton72 · 01-27-2006, 02:51 AM

My dad has a 2001 GMC with those same seats and I think there great. Comfortable and that center consle is nice for putting CD's and other stuff. My moms 2005 Yukon has really nice heated leather buckets. Power everything and the lumbar and the seats will make it a very nice ride. Both those seats have intergrated seat belts and I would reccommened either seat for you.

68gmcdually · 01-30-2006, 11:45 PM

Mine our out of an '01 silverdo and I love them. I have some back issues and I drove my truck to a show 5 hours away and couldn't have been more comfortable, plus as stated before they have integrated seat belts which is handy.

jeefsilverado · 01-31-2006, 12:22 AM

How much fabrication is needed to fit 99-up seats in these trucks? I love the heated power leather seats in my 05 and will miss them when I sell it soon to get a 67-72.

68gmcdually · 01-31-2006, 09:21 AM

My installation was very easy, although I have the extra cab length. Basically with mine it was just drillling new holes and bolting the seats in. Yukon Jack installed a set in his regular cab truck and found that they where awfully close to the pedal assemblies when complete. He did modify something though to make it a bit more comfortable. I PM'd him before installing mine and he was a wealth of information.

**PICKMUP** · 02-02-2006, 01:40 AM

These are my favorites. Easy install and real good fit.

They are headed for my 71 SWB.

68Stepbed · 02-03-2006, 08:47 PM

does anyone know how seats from an Astro van would work in our trucks? They should be an easy install. Has anyone tried it?

russellmarling · 02-04-2006, 01:32 AM

68stepbed- Astro van bucket seats fit perfectly, its just a matter of drilling some holes in the floor. I have a set of them in my truck right now but I want to replace them with a bench so my girlfriend has a place to sit and because its more practical. By the way, I think your truck is beautiful and I hope mine looks like it someday.

jsbgump · 02-04-2006, 02:45 AM

I am runnin a set of buckets from a 98 chevy truck and like them. Very comfortable and fit pretty nice in the cab

justafiremun · 02-05-2006, 12:26 AM

70chevyfreak and 68gmcdually nice work on the seats, so those fit OK with the cab tank?

Tycoon4u · 02-05-2006, 01:17 AM

I just bought these for mine.
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jkade · 02-05-2006, 01:48 AM

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These came out of a 98 tahoe, all you should have to do is drill a couple of holes and that is it. I got these at a junk yard for $200 with console. I will post some pics when I get it back from interior.

68gmcdually · 02-05-2006, 01:35 PM

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70chevyfreak and 68gmcdually nice work on the seats, so those fit OK with the cab tank?

I don't run with a cab tank. I have heard of lots of these seats installed in a regular cab truck. I have heard that they fit great side to side but they are a little tight front to rear.

mstrgrn · 02-05-2006, 08:36 PM

i put in some acura seats, looks good, but now i am looking for a bench to install. my only advice, is to take your time on the brackets, i did it to fast the first time, and spent twice the time i should have remaking them

Longhorn Man · 02-05-2006, 09:13 PM

Lots of nice seats here...
Here's some things to think about in doing this.
Look for seats that are thin. The thinner they are, the further back they'll be able to go. In all reality, an inch makes a truck that is somewhat comfortable...to very comfortable.
Fuel tank...no fuel tank...it won't matter. The wall under the window is what stops your seat... not the fuel tank.
If you get seats with built in belts... you better make sure that seat is bolted in good, and with a bunch of extra support from underneath. The places you drill to bolt the seat down is nothing but sheet metal, and will rip easily, allowing both you AND the seat firmly attached to your butt, to crash into the dash, or through the windshield.
Try and drive a vehicle with the kind of seat you are looking at...esp if you have any back issues. I have constant lower back muscle problems, and those late model seat you guys are showing here will have me in terrible pain within 1/2 hr. We have an 01 and an 05 at work, and I refuse to drive them due to that fact. Also, if you like those seats, look at them before you pay, many of them don't have a flip down console.. just a mini seat, which..again, IMO... is a real PITA the way they have it located. It sits about 2 to 3 inches further forward than it needs to and gets in the way of my right arm. Sounds petty, but I find it highly annoying.
One other thing, seat height. Many seats (88 - 98 60/40 seat a fine example) will sit too high. Another point where every inch counts.
Another thing...and it is a personal preforance, these trucks look funny with the seats sticking up into the back glass.

Just some observations from the seats I have seen installed in some of these rigs. If you do it right, it'll make your truck a great place to be, if you do it wrong, it will make things undesirable...or down right uncomfortable.

01-25-2006, 09:16 PM	#1
Dennisthemenace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands(europe) Posts: 108	bucket seats what kind would fit?? What kind of bucket seats would fit a 1971 c10 shortfleet with the gastank in the cab? Maybe corvette seats?? __________________ Please excuse me for my bad English writing I'm Dutch The land of $6.65 for a gallon of gas

01-25-2006, 11:51 PM	#2
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? With a little enginuity, you can make almost any bucket seat fit. You may have to fabricate mounting brackets, but the sky is the limit.

01-25-2006, 11:58 PM	#3
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Yeah just find a set you like and go for it. It took me a couple days but I got mine in with a little effort and a pack of cigarettes. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

01-26-2006, 01:57 AM	#4
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Dennis, I've met a number of people from your neck of the woods before.........wonderful folks. They all laugh when I ask about the wooden shoes. Hey not my fault, It showed them in the text book I learned from in school.

01-26-2006, 02:32 AM	#5
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? 99 to 04 silverado seats work nice and the center councel is a seat, armrest and a storage unit and cup holder. Good luck with your seats. JRB

01-26-2006, 06:59 AM	#6
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? I agree with JRB, I have a set in my truck and love em. Plus you get intergrated seatbelts.

01-26-2006, 07:21 AM	#7
Dennisthemenace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands(europe) Posts: 108	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Could you please post some pics with the type discription of the seats I need a few ideas for my truck. About those wooden shoes Bubba4spd. I know it's just kind of a trading symbol from my country, It's right up there together with the windmills the cheese and the tulips. __________________ Please excuse me for my bad English writing I'm Dutch The land of $6.65 for a gallon of gas

01-26-2006, 02:35 PM	#8
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Here is one of my 03 Silverado buckets. Attached Images

01-26-2006, 10:17 PM	#10
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? These are out of a late 80's (87) four door chevy nova. Curve of the seat fits real well with the gas tank and have a manual lumbar and drivers side height adjustment. Really inexpensive in a yunkyard cause when you say you want front seats out of a four door nova they just smile and think your crazy!! only thing is to mount them I had to get some seat brackets bent for the height I wanted when installed Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

01-26-2006, 10:22 PM	#11
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Or how about some late 80's Acura seats (legend I think) . These fit almost as well as Nova buckets and are also a low back bucket. These are probably a little more comfortable than nova buckets as the seem to have a little more cushion. Still need the brackets made though! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

01-27-2006, 02:51 AM	#12
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? My dad has a 2001 GMC with those same seats and I think there great. Comfortable and that center consle is nice for putting CD's and other stuff. My moms 2005 Yukon has really nice heated leather buckets. Power everything and the lumbar and the seats will make it a very nice ride. Both those seats have intergrated seat belts and I would reccommened either seat for you. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

01-30-2006, 11:45 PM	#13
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Mine our out of an '01 silverdo and I love them. I have some back issues and I drove my truck to a show 5 hours away and couldn't have been more comfortable, plus as stated before they have integrated seat belts which is handy. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

01-31-2006, 12:22 AM	#14
jeefsilverado Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 12	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? How much fabrication is needed to fit 99-up seats in these trucks? I love the heated power leather seats in my 05 and will miss them when I sell it soon to get a 67-72.

01-31-2006, 09:21 AM	#15
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? My installation was very easy, although I have the extra cab length. Basically with mine it was just drillling new holes and bolting the seats in. Yukon Jack installed a set in his regular cab truck and found that they where awfully close to the pedal assemblies when complete. He did modify something though to make it a bit more comfortable. I PM'd him before installing mine and he was a wealth of information. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

02-02-2006, 01:40 AM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? These are my favorites. Easy install and real good fit. They are headed for my 71 SWB. Attached Images



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02-03-2006, 08:47 PM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? does anyone know how seats from an Astro van would work in our trucks? They should be an easy install. Has anyone tried it? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-04-2006, 01:32 AM	#18
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? 68stepbed- Astro van bucket seats fit perfectly, its just a matter of drilling some holes in the floor. I have a set of them in my truck right now but I want to replace them with a bench so my girlfriend has a place to sit and because its more practical. By the way, I think your truck is beautiful and I hope mine looks like it someday. __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6

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02-05-2006, 12:26 AM	#20
justafiremun Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 15	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? 70chevyfreak and 68gmcdually nice work on the seats, so those fit OK with the cab tank? __________________ slide the deadmans curve

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02-05-2006, 01:48 AM	#22
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? These came out of a 98 tahoe, all you should have to do is drill a couple of holes and that is it. I got these at a junk yard for $200 with console. I will post some pics when I get it back from interior.

02-05-2006, 08:36 PM	#24
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? i put in some acura seats, looks good, but now i am looking for a bench to install. my only advice, is to take your time on the brackets, i did it to fast the first time, and spent twice the time i should have remaking them

02-05-2006, 09:13 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: bucket seats what kind would fit?? Lots of nice seats here... Here's some things to think about in doing this. Look for seats that are thin. The thinner they are, the further back they'll be able to go. In all reality, an inch makes a truck that is somewhat comfortable...to very comfortable. Fuel tank...no fuel tank...it won't matter. The wall under the window is what stops your seat... not the fuel tank. If you get seats with built in belts... you better make sure that seat is bolted in good, and with a bunch of extra support from underneath. The places you drill to bolt the seat down is nothing but sheet metal, and will rip easily, allowing both you AND the seat firmly attached to your butt, to crash into the dash, or through the windshield. Try and drive a vehicle with the kind of seat you are looking at...esp if you have any back issues. I have constant lower back muscle problems, and those late model seat you guys are showing here will have me in terrible pain within 1/2 hr. We have an 01 and an 05 at work, and I refuse to drive them due to that fact. Also, if you like those seats, look at them before you pay, many of them don't have a flip down console.. just a mini seat, which..again, IMO... is a real PITA the way they have it located. It sits about 2 to 3 inches further forward than it needs to and gets in the way of my right arm. Sounds petty, but I find it highly annoying. One other thing, seat height. Many seats (88 - 98 60/40 seat a fine example) will sit too high. Another point where every inch counts. Another thing...and it is a personal preforance, these trucks look funny with the seats sticking up into the back glass. Just some observations from the seats I have seen installed in some of these rigs. If you do it right, it'll make your truck a great place to be, if you do it wrong, it will make things undesirable...or down right uncomfortable.

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